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“How far is this steakhouse?” Sylas asked as the lie

“Not far Just out of town Fifteennow”

The driver turned left onto Highway F They rode in silence for a fewabout thery storo? How a?

She was about to break the silence, but didn’t have to when Nic did it for her

“Sylas, did you know the O’Learys before co to Destiny?”

“No You saw them at the diner They came in after Ashley left”

“The older folks? The two men and woman?”

Sylas nodded “After you left they asked to join me Terrific people”

“Yes, they are,” she said

“What I’ve seen so far about this town,” he went on, “it seems everyone is ready to welcome newcomers with open arms”

She grinned “That’s why I love it here so ”

“I agree, don’t you, Nic?” Sylas leaned in closer, his ar a spark up and down her body

Nic’s eyes never left hers,her waret settled in”

“We’re here”

The limo parked in front of the entrance Nic and Sylas exited the vehicle Sylas held the door for her as Nic caerence between the to winalong but were actually working together tofor the drea to happen